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WO02 ONS

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,592 mi
Last recorded148,592 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 ONS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 148,592 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 143,400 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 133,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,524 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 126,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,449 miles

N/s/front brake slight bind

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

o/s/front tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,865 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016
Pass 21 Apr 2015

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 111,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,839 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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WO02 ONS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WO02 ONS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WO02 ONS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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